If you have arthritis, you’re probably all too familiar with the pain, swelling and joint stiffness characteristic of this disease. With osteoarthritis, the most common form, which impacts 27 million Americans, this pain is the result of the breakdown of cartilage in the joint itself, often from accumulated wear and tear. … Read More
Bitter foods like grapefruit, unsweetened cocoa, endive and kale may not excite your taste buds like sweet or spicy flavors do, but there’s a reason to make a concerted effort to get more bitter foods into your diet: … Read More
From Less Stress to Fewer Colds, Some GOOD News! As Jonathan Swift, the 18th century poet and author, famously said: "Every man desires to live long; but no man would be old.” Now, in the 21st century, many attempt to fight back against the hands of time by trying various creams, treatments and even surgeries to look and fee … Read More
Chronic inflammation is one of the key reasons why people experience ongoing pain, and, unfortunately, it’s also incredibly common. While acute inflammation helps your body to heal (after an injury, for instance), chronic inflammation contributes to diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to rheumatoid arthritis an … Read More
Coming down with a nasty cold or flu bug can easily derail even the "healthiest” among us. Both diseases of the respiratory tract and caused by viruses, colds and flus often have similar symptoms, although the flu is typically more severe and can sometimes lead to dangerous complications. It’s estimated that anywhere from … Read More
Bizarre Food Cravings Explained! Do you have an "addiction” to uncommon foods? Late night runs for chocolate, ice cream and pickles are legendary among pregnant women. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have a strong craving for unusual foods… or even non-foods. A small but significant portion of our population h … Read More
By Vivian Goldschmidt, MA If you have osteoporosis, your doctor has most likely prescribed you a drug such as Fosamax, its generic counterpart alendronate, or others from their vast - and still growing - drug menu. And chances are, you’re worried about the drug’s side effects and overwhelmed by all the confusing i … Read More
Are you chronically sleep deprived? Wait… before you answer, ask yourself these three questions: Do I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow? Do I need an alarm clock to wake up? Do I sleep extra hours on the weekends / my days off? If you answered "Yes” to any of these, it’s likely you’re not getting enough qua … Read More
Being overweight or obese isn’t just a pain... it might actually be causing your pain. And because it hurts, you don’t want to exercise. And because you don’t want to exercise, you gain more weight… and more pain comes with it… It’s a vicious cycle–but you’re not alone. If you’ve ever wondered why the Healthy Back I … Read More
If you had to spend 25 years in one place, you’d want to be as comfortable as possible, right? Believe it or not, the average person spends 25 years in bed, which is why it’s so important to make sure your mattress is alleviating your back pain–not contributing to it. If you wake up stiff, sore, or in worse pain than when … Read More